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Gold Metal Trinket Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Gold Metal Trinket Box
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Gold Metal Trinket Box

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.04192013-9-1.a-b
Object Type Box, Trinket
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Medium metal, textile, adhesive
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 2 1/8 in x Diam 3 5/8 in (5.4 cm x 9.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionSmall rounded gold-toned metal trinket box with an embossed vine design on the lid and sides. In the center of the lid there is an engraved depiction of the Personal Emblem of the Sultan of Brunei. Attached to the front of the lid is a small gold-toned plaque engraved with a dedication. The interior and the bottom of the box are lined with red velvet.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of a working visit to the White House by the Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah in March, 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Barack Obama Presidential Library. The Barack Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62
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